ANGLESEY Sea Salt - which extracts its produce from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean lapping on the shores of the Menai Strait - has won a top export award

The Llanfairpwll-based company was named Welsh Exporter of the Year at the Food from Britain Export Awards in London.

It marks the firm's commitment to developing overseas business in markets such as Spain, Italy, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Anglesey Sea Salt sells its range of sea salt to 13 overseas markets and exports now account for 40% of its business.

Simon Waring, Food from Britain's marketing and international management director, said: "The judges were extremely impressed with the company's approach to export markets. It has been highly successful in opening up new markets for its traditional range of products.

"Anglesey Sea Salt has overcome a number of challenges and has displayed a great understanding of the right routes."

Alison Lea-Wilson, a director of Anglesey Sea Salt, said: "We have put a great amount of effort into exporting, so it is very rewarding to be recognised in this way."

The Welsh Exporter of the Year award was sponsored by the Welsh Development Agency. The awards, in association with The Royal Bank of Scotland and The Grocer, recognise export success across the UK's food and drink industry. There were 17 winners this year.